Chinese Conversation · Level 58
90 words
Chinese word
表露
Pronunciation
Pinyinbiǎo lù
Meaning
- verbshow
Example
他没有表露出任何情绪。tā méi yǒu biǎo lù chū rèn hé qíng xù
He did not show any emotion.
More examples
她在面试时没有表露出自己的真实想法。tā zài miàn shì shí méi yǒu biǎo lù chū zì jǐ de zhēn shí xiáng fǎ
She did not reveal her true thoughts during the interview.
Core concept
A concealed feeling, attitude, or fact comes into clear outward view.
Common phrases
表露情绪biǎo lù qíng xù
show emotions
表露态度biǎo lù tài dù
show one's attitude
表露想法biǎo lù xiáng fǎ
express one's thoughts
Similar words
透露tòu lù: Pass on private information to other people so that it becomes known.
流露liú lù: Let inner feelings or thoughts appear naturally in words or behavior.
暴露bào lù: Expose a hidden secret or fault, making it known to others.
表示biǎo shì: Show an opinion or feeling through words, actions, or facial expressions.
Definition in Chinese
使本来隐藏或含蓄的态度、情绪或事实公开或明示。shǐ běn lái yǐn cáng huò hán xù de tài dù qíng xù huò shì shí gōng kāi huò míng shì
Word origin
表 (biǎo, "show outwardly") + 露 (lù, "become visible") form a compound for bringing something previously hidden into the open.
Usage tips
- This verb often has a formal or written tone and usually concerns feelings, intentions, or facts rather than a physical object on display.